Love and Intrigue

Ferdinand von Walter, the son of the president of the royal residence, and Luise, daughter of the musician Miller, love each other despite the social gap. But Ferdinand's father has other plans. A marriage between his son and Lady Milford, the duke's former mistress, would promote his position at court. With the assistance of his secretary Wurm he starts an intrigue to separate the two lovers and finally drives them to a tragic end.